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Courses
Courses
Choosing a course is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make! View our courses and see what our students and lecturers have to say about the courses you are interested in at the links below.
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University Life
University Life
Each year more than 4,000 choose University of Galway as their University of choice. Find out what life at University of Galway is all about here.
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
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Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching across a range of key areas of expertise.
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Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
University of Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
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Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. Stay connected to your alumni community! Join our social networks and update your details online.
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
Micro-credentials
Micro-credentials are new learning opportunities being developed here at University of Galway. They are short, accredited modules for professional development and are innovative in their approach to lifelong learning.
New fees subsidy for Micro-credentials 2024/25
University of Galway MicroCreds Project is pleased to announce that we have been awarded a substantial Micro-credential Learner Subsidy fund to support adult learners returning or beginning in Higher Education. Under the HCI Pillar 3, the subsidy offers a rate of 80% for courses addressing skills in key priority areas, including renewable energy, sustainability, construction and planning, artificial intelligence, cyber security, ICT, and electronic engineering. Other courses will provide a 50% learner subsidy rate. Find out more here.
Enterprise Engagement
University of Galway has a rich history of engagement with enterprise and industry and the MicroCreds project aims to build on this. By working with partners in these sectors, the University can ensure it is contributing to the future needs and skills of the workforce.